Sony HT-SL5 manual

Home Theater System 4-241-634- 11 (2) HT -SL5 © 2002 Sony Corporation FR GB ES Operating Instructions[...]

2 GB WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the a[...]

3 GB T able of Contents Parts Identification Main unit ............................................... 4 Hooking Up the Components Required cords ....................................... 5 Antenna hookups ................................... 6 Video component hookups .................... 7 Digital component hookups ................... 8 Other hookups[...]

4 GB Display 7 (20) DVD 4 (17) IR receptor 2 MASTER VOLUME 9 (17) MUTING qs (17) PLII q; (19) PRESET TUNING +/– 8 (24) SOUND FIELD qa (18, 21) TUNER 6 (17, 23, 24) TV/SAT 5 (17) VIDEO 3 (17) ?/1 (power) 1 (12, 16, 17, 22) Parts Identification Main unit The items are arranged in alphabetical order. Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) f[...]

5 GB Hooking Up the Components Required cords Before you get started • Turn off the power to all components before making any connections. • Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the connections are completed. • Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs [...]

6 GB Antenna hookups Notes on antenna hookups • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna. • After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible. • Do not use the U SIGNAL GND terminal for grounding the receiver. ANTENNA L [...]

7 GB Hooking Up the Components AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT OUTPUT L R AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT OUTPUT L R AUDIO IN VIDEO IN MONITOR IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT INPUT INPUT OUTPUT L R IN OUT Ç Ç B A AA A ANTENNA L R VIDEO IN IN IN IN OUT OUT IMPEDANCE USE 8–16 Ω R–FRONT–L VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN MONITOR OUT 75 Ω COAXIAL FM AM VIDEO DVD TV/SAT DVD TV/ [...]

8 GB OUTPUT OPTICAL COAXIAL OUTPUT OPTICAL C * C D * ANTENNA L R VIDEO IN IN IN IN OUT OUT IMPEDANCE USE 8–16 Ω R–FRONT–L VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN MONITOR OUT 75 Ω COAXIAL FM AM VIDEO DVD TV/SAT DVD TV/ SAT DIGITAL SUB WOOFER SPEAKERS + – + – U COAX IN OPTICAL IN OPTICAL IN Digital component hookups DVD player (etc.) Connect the di[...]

9 GB Hooking Up the Components Other hookups AC power cord To a wall outlet Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker system to the receiver (see page 10). Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/ video components to a wall outlet. b IMPEDANCE USE 8–16 Ω R–FRONT?[...]

10 GB INPUT AUDIO IN BA A A A A b E e E e E e E e E e OUT IMPEDANCE USE 8–16 Ω R–FRONT–L IMPEDANCE USE 8–16 Ω R–SURR–L CENTER MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER SPEAKERS + – + – SPEAKERS + – + – Speaker system hookups Before connecting speakers, be sure to turn off this unit. Required cords A Speaker cords (supplied) (+) (+) (–) (–)[...]

11 GB Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Notes • Connect the long speaker connecting cords to the surround speaker terminals and the short speaker connecting cords to the front and center speaker terminals. • Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about 10 mm. Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the [...]

12 GB Performing initial setup operations Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the receiver’s memory. Then specify the speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any other initial setup operations necessary for your system. Tip To check the audio output during settings (to set up while outputting the soun[...]

13 GB Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Specifying the speaker parameters 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select the SET UP menu. 2 Move the V/v/B/b button up or down to select the parameter you want to adjust. 3 Move the V/v/B/b button to left or right to select the setting you want. 4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 until you have set all of the p[...]

14 GB Only when you use the speaker system other than the supplied one, be sure to set the following parameters. The speaker size and sub woofer selection has been preset to MICRO SP. (Micro Satellite Speaker) according to the supplied speaker system. If you change the speaker system, choose NORM. SP. (Normal Speaker) to adjust the speaker size and[...]

15 GB Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System x Center speaker size ( C ) • If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to “LARGE”. • If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround[...]

16 GB Adjusting the speaker level Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the level of each speaker. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Turn MASTER VOLUME on the receiver clockwise. 3 Turn on the power of the sub woofer. 4 Turn LEVEL on the sub woofer clockwise (about position). 5 Press TEST TONE. You will hear the test[...]

17 GB Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Basic Operations Selecting the component Function buttons Press a function button to select the component you want to use. To select Press VCR VIDEO DVD player DVD TV or digital TV/SAT satellite tuner (etc.) Tuner TUNER After turning on the component you selected, select the component and play the [...]

18 GB Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre- programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. You can also customize the sound fields to obtain the sound you want by changing the various surround paramete[...]

19 GB Enjoying Surround Sound x HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall. x JAZZ (Jazz Club) Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club. x CONCERT (Live Concert) Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house. x GAME Obtains maximum audio impact from video game software. Notes • No sound is output from the sub woofer when “2C[...]

20 GB 1 ; DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format. 2 ; PRO LOGIC II: “PRO LOGIC” lights up when a 2-channel signal is applied with “DOLBY PL” or C.ST.EX A–C. “PRO LOGIC II” lights up when a 2-channel signal is set to “II MOVIE” or “II MUSIC”. However, this indicator does no[...]

21 GB Enjoying Surround Sound Customizing sound fields By adjusting the level parameters, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation. Once you customize a sound field, the changes are stored in the memory indefinitely. You can change a customized sound field any time by making new adjustments to the parameters. S[...]

22 GB Low Frequency Effect (L.F.E. XXX dB) Lets you attenuate the level of the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel output from the sub woofer without effecting the level of the bass frequencies sent to the sub woofer from the front, center or surround channels via the Dolby Digital or DTS bass redirection circuitry. • “0 dB” outputs the full L[...]

23 GB Receiving Broadcasts Receiving Broadcasts Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you have connected FM and AM antennas to the receiver (see page 6). Use the remote for the tuner operation. Direct tuning You can enter a frequency of the station you want directly by using the numeric buttons on the supplied remote. 1 Press TUNER. The last recei[...]

24 GB Preset tuning After you have tuned in stations using Direct Tuning or Automatic Tuning, you can preset them to the receiver. Then you can tune in any of the stations directly by entering its 2-character preset code using the supplied remote. Up to 30 FM or AM stations can be preset. The receiver will also scan all the stations that you have p[...]

25 GB Other Operations Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. After pressing ALT (page 35), press SLEEP while the power is on. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: 2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00 t OFF To specify the time freely 1 After pressing ALT ([...]

26 GB Adjustments using the SET UP menu (continued) x Audio input mode for TV/SAT function (TV-XXXX) Lets you select the audio input mode for TV/ SAT function. • “AUTO” gives priority to the analog audio signals input to the TV/SAT IN (L/R) jacks when there is no digital audio signals. • “OPT” specifies the digital audio signals input t[...]

27 GB Additional Information Additional Information Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On power sources • Before operating the unit, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.[...]

28 GB Troubleshooting (continued) There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. • Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver. • Press MUTING if muting function is activated. • The protection circuit has been activated. Turn off the receiver[...]

29 GB Additional Information Specifications Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Rated Power Output at Stereo mode (8 ohms 1 kHz, DIN) 25 W + 25 W Reference Power Output (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10 %) Front 1) : 35 W/ch Center 1) : 35 W Surround 1) : 35 W/ch 1) Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output. Frequency respon[...]

30 GB General Power requirements 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 110 W Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.5 W Dimensions (w/h/d) 430 × 63 × 289 mm including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) 4.6 kg Speaker Section SS-MSP2 Front and surround speakers SS-CNP2 Center speaker Speaker system Full range, magnetically shielded Spe[...]

31 GB Additional Information T ables of settings using MAIN MENU button You can make various settings using the MAIN MENU button and V / v / B / b button. The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make. Menu Move the V / v / B / b button Move the V / v / B / b button Page up or down to select to left or right to select LEVEL[...]

32 GB < LEVEL > FRONT CENTER SUR.L SUR.R SUB WOOFER LFE D.RANGE EFFECT BAL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL MIX COMP. LEVEL 2CH ST. zz z AUTO DEC zzzzzzz NORM.SURR. zzzzzzz C.ST.EX A zzzzzzzz C.ST.EX B zzzzzzzz C.ST.EX C zzzzzzzz HALL zzzzzzzz JAZZ zzzzzzzz CONCERT zzzzzzzz GAME zzzzzzzz PCM 96K* z Adjustable parameters for each sound field The adjust[...]

33 GB Additional Information continued Before you use your remote Inserting batteries into the remote Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and – properly oriented in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the receiver. Tip Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 6 months. When the[...]

34 GB Remote button description (continued) Remote Operations Function Button SHIFT Receiver Press repeatedly to select a memory page for presetting radio stations or tuning to preset stations. D.TUNING Receiver Tuner station direct key- in-mode. TUNING Receiver Scans radio stations. +/– MEMORY Receiver Stores the radio stations. FM MODE Receiver[...]

35 GB Additional Information Remote Operations Function Button AV MENU VCR/Satellite Displays menu. tuner/ DVD player V / v / B / b VCR/Satellite Selects a menu item. tuner/ Press to enter the DVD player selection. RETURN O / LD player/ Returns to the previous EXIT DVD player menu. Satellite Exits the menu. tuner SUBTITLE DVD player Changes the sub[...]

36 GB Changing the factory setting of a function button If the factory settings of the function buttons do not match your system components, you can change them. For example, if you have an MD player and you do not have a DVD player, you can assign the DVD button to your MD deck. Function buttons Numeric buttons 1 Hold down the Function button whos[...]